Example sentences for: nickname

How can you use “nickname” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • One unfortunate casualty of this trend is Hurons , until recently the vibrant and storied nickname of Eastern Michigan University and a name rich in authentic Indian lore.

  • Fond memories of those free-spirited Spider teams were apparently running through the minds of Cleveland residents when the 1915 nickname contest was held.

  • klondyke, klon derogatory nickname for any female prison employee.

  • On Some Secrets of English Nicknames, by Ralph Emerson: the article did not mention a common Australian nickname pattern.

  • Two of these nicknames developed notorious associations: Oliver Cromwell was known as Iron Noll , and the children's verses of Ambrose Philips ensured the everlasting fame of his nickname, Namby Pamby .


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